Simple Steps to Write a Poem

Poetry is a way to write your feelings.

You can write about things you notice every day.

Look at a tree or a flower and think about it.

What do you see when the wind moves gently through the leaves?

You can write about how the wind chases the clouds in the sky.

Short words are good for poetry.

You do not need long or hard words.

Try to write one line at a time.

Think about how a river bends around the rocks.

You can use that picture in your poem.

Curiosity helps you find good ideas for poems.

Ask yourself: what is this thing like?

A poem does not need to tell a full story.

It can end without full closure.

Read your poem slowly and with composure.

Listen to the sounds of the words.

Short poems are fine for beginners.

You can write just four or six lines.

Try to write one small poem today.

Poetry is fun and easy to start.